I was comparing the curb weight of a Mercedes G500 with a Dodge Ram 2500, and they seem to be very similar (5423lbs and 5456lbs respectively) . Would this mean that the Mercedes would have the same emissions standards as a half ton pickup? If so, aside from all the technical difficulties, could someone legally transplant a diesel engine and transmission from a half ton pickup or van (Dodge Cummins, Mercedes Sprinter, or GM Duramax) into the G500 and still have it comply with California emission regulations?
Tags: 5500lb, California., converting, Diesel
No. CA emissions are so strict that it would be a waste of time & money. The only way you can get away w/ that is if the MB was a diesel to begin with.